vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

British also -ˌyärd

1

: a planting of grapevines

2

: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor

Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …

—Daniel Schorr

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Marche runs along the country’s calf between Emilia-Romagna and Abruzzo, built on small provincial cities, family-run vineyards and a coastline most travelers skip past entirely (for now, that is). — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Those views come from the winery’s hillside location in the Yadkin Valley, a popular area for vineyards. — Simone Jasper july 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

The insect was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 and threatens vineyards, orchards, forests, and logging industries in parts of the United States. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

This is surprising, considering the state is famous for its farm-to-table dining, craft breweries, and vineyards. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

: a field of grapevines